HOW TO INVEST IN COSTA RICA: TYPES OF INVESTMENT!
PROCOMER is a non-state public entity responsible for promoting Costa Rican exports. In its mission to promote and facilitate foreign trade and investment, it has created mechanisms to help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with export capacity reach international markets. In line with this purpose, it has generated instruments that facilitate communication between the Costa […]
From Succession to real life: the importance of thorough due diligence in corporate mergers
Undoubtedly, one of the most relevant series in 2023 is Succession. The premiere of the 4th and final season of the story of the dysfunctional Roy family (Spoiler alert!) finds them negotiating the sale of their conglomerate to the tech entrepreneur Lukas Mattson. Throughout the episodes, it becomes evident how complex this process of due […]
Are you interested in learning more about remote work legislation in Costa Rica? Keep reading!
More and more collaborators are looking for a balance between work and professional life, which is why teleworking or remote work is valued for this reason. In Costa Rica, we are leaders in the region in terms of this issue, and in September 2019 Law No. 9738 “Law to regulate telework” was approved, which means […]
Responsible use of the image of employees by companies
Taking care of the image of employees is an essential aspect for any company, and the film “Air: The story behind the logo” tells the story of how the best shoe brands fought to get a young Michael Jordan to sign a contract with them that would allow his name and image to be used […]
¿Why is Costa Rica one of the world’s best destinations for foreign investment in tourism?
In a globalized world, companies are constantly looking to expand their borders and explore new opportunities abroad. Costa Rica is definitely the best option for those who are looking for a country with a strong projection in the tourism business, for its paradisiacal beaches, lush rainforest, friendly people, in addition to its stunning natural environment […]
Everything you must know about the New Independent Employee Law: Economic relief and prescription of debts with the CCSS
Find out how the recent Independent Employee Law in Costa Rica is providing economic relief to independent employees with outstanding debts in the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS)! This law introduces a limitation period for those debts that they have for more than a decade and that are impossible to pay. Independent Employee & […]
¡Learn more about divorce by mutual consent and special protections for your assets!
With the recent news of the divorce process between the player Achraf Hakimi and Hiba Abouk, in which it comes to public knowledge that the player with the intention of protecting his assets has been depositing 80% of his income to his mother’s account, so that Hiba Abouk would not have access to them, it […]
¡Protect your business and register your company’s trademark in Costa Rica!
If you have a business in Costa Rica and you want to protect to the maximum the line of business and the fundamental basis of it, it’s essential to register the trademark of the business properly. Trademark registration provides exclusivity in the market regarding the trade name, grants legal rights to prevent other from using […]
Has Your Company Submitted Its Final Beneficiaries Declaration?
Hello, business owners and entrepreneurs! Today, we want to remind you about the importance of complying with a fundamental requirement in Costa Rica: the final beneficiaries declaration. At ERP Lawyers, we understand that legal terms can be confusing, so we’ll explain it to you in simple terms. What does this declaration involve? Basically, it is […]
Last Days for Inactive Company Declaration
Attention, it’s the last days to submit the Inactive Company Declaration! The deadline for submission is May 31st. Here’s more information to keep your obligations in order. What does it mean to be an inactive company? What needs to be declared? Why is it important to make this declaration? Remember, making this declaration is essential […]